Homelessness and rough sleeping
Hot weather support for rough sleepers
North Northamptonshire’s Rough Sleeping Team, alongside partner agencies and voluntary organisations, is providing water and access to cool, safe spaces for rough sleepers and members of the homeless community across the district during this period of extreme hot weather.
Kettering
| Location | Days | Time |
|---|
| Council Municipal Office, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX | Monday 10 to Friday 14 August | 9am to 5pm |
| St Edwards Catholic Church, Soup Kitchen, 2 The Grove, Kettering, NN15 7QQ | Tuesday 11 August | 3pm to 5pm |
| Accommodation Concern, Meadow Road, Kettering, NN16 8TL | Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August | 12:30pm to 4pm |
| Kettering Library, Sheep Street, Kettering, NN16 0AJ | Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August | 9am to 5pm |
Wellingborough
| Location | Dates | Time |
|---|
| Council Office, Tithe Barn Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1BZ | Monday 10 to Friday 14 August | 9am to 5pm |
| Daylight Centre, High Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4HP | Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August | 10am to 1pm |
| Wellingborough Library, Pebble Lane, NN8 1AS | Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August | 9am to 4pm |
Corby
| Location | Dates | Time |
|---|
| The Cube, Main Reception, Parkland Gateway, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG | Monday 10 to Friday 14 August | 9am to 5pm |
| Corby Swimming Pool, Parkland Gateway, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG | Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August | 9am to 5pm |
East Northamptonshire
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|
| Rushden Council Customer Service Desk, Newton Road, NN10 0PT | Monday 10 to Friday 14 August | 9am to 5pm |
| Rushden Library, Newton Road, Rushden NN10 0PT | Saturday 15 August | 9am to 5pm |
| Encompass, Church Street, Rushden, NN10 9YU | Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August | 9:30am to 3pm |
Reporting a Rough Sleeper
If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough, please report their location to the Rough Sleeping Team during office hours. Outside of these times, contact the Council’s Out of Hours Emergency Service:
Contact the Rough Sleeping Team
Last updated 10 August 2026